General Manager: Wine Club & Hospitality Champion

Cooper's Hawk Winery; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining and carryout discount

Wine discount

Monthly wine tasting for two

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants seeks a General Manager to lead a high-volume, full‑service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, retail tasting room, and a thriving Wine Club community.

The role offers a compensation range of $90,000-$112,000 per year plus 20% bonus potential. Final salary depends on experience, skills, and internal pay equity. You will mentor leaders, drive operational excellence, and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant (scratch kitchen preferred).
• Proven ability to coach and develop leaders through feedback and performance management.
• Adaptability and the ability to lead teams through change.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a passion for hospitality.
• Read, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations including kitchen, front‑of‑house, and Wine Club.
• Lead with accountability and ensure policies and standards are followed.
• Drive sales, profits, and operational excellence through planning and data‑driven decisions.
• Partner with department managers to achieve financial and operational results.
• Foster collaboration and deliver Uncompromising Hospitality to guests and team members.

Skills

GM experience

Coaching & development

Communication

Financial acumen

English proficiency

Leadership

Team building

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants seeks a General Manager to lead a high-volume, full‑service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, retail tasting room, and a thriving Wine Club community.

The role offers a compensation range of $90,000-$112,000 per year plus 20% bonus potential. Final salary depends on experience, skills, and internal pay equity. You will mentor leaders, drive operational excellence, and deliver memorable guest experiences.